What is the farthest shot you'd take with a bow?
 

In other words, what is your maximum effective range that you are confident you could make a clean, ethical kill?

RE: What is the farthest shot you'd take with a bow?
 

Although I practice out to 50 and 60 yds, 40 is as far as I would go. Its not that Im not confident, its just that its a low percentage shot which might result in the wounding of a nice buck.

RE: What is the farthest shot you'd take with a bow?
 

Naturally, it varies with the unique conditions of each opportunity, depending on whether or not I feel likeI'vegot the mojo at the moment,on the weather conditions and on how alert the animal is. Long ago, though, I decided if I wanted totake any hunting shotbeyond 30 yards thenI might as well be using a rifle. So I settled on 30 yards as my maximum shooting distance.

Hunting with a bow, for me, is all about getting close.

RE: What is the farthest shot you'd take with a bow?
 

You didn't really ask what game.

Longbow:
Deer: 20 yards
Elk: 30 yards
Moose 30-35 yards

Compound (not that I use it much anymore):
Deer: 30 yards
Elk and Moose: 40 yards

RE: What is the farthest shot you'd take with a bow?
 

In the right condition.(clear shot,no windand broadside) I feel confidant at 50.Practice 60 but adreniline not there during practice...

RE: What is the farthest shot you'd take with a bow?
 

I confident out to 40 yards but I limit myself to 35 yards! I practice the long shot as well it makes the closer shots seem easier!:)

RE: What is the farthest shot you'd take with a bow?
 

Stupid shoot 70+yrds, and got her.

RE: What is the farthest shot you'd take with a bow?
 

40 yards. I practice a lot at 50 but wouldn't take a shot that far.

RE: What is the farthest shot you'd take with a bow?
 

40yds for me as well, give or take a few yards depending on many factors, deer position, wind, time of day, etc.... I try not to even put myself into a situation where a longer shot is available.This yearmost of my stands don't have any lanes past 30yds.

RE: What is the farthest shot you'd take with a bow?
 

30 for me.